Bmw R Nine T /5 vs Bmw R 12 Ninet
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R Nine T /5 vs Bmw R 12 Ninet. Bmw R Nine T /5: 109 hp @ 7,250 rpm hp, 220 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Bmw R 12 Ninet: 95 hp @ 7,000 rpm hp, 222 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw R Nine T /5
Bmw R 12 Ninet
Horsepower (hp)
109 hp
95 hp
Torque (Nm)
116 Nm
110 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
220 kg
222 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
109 hp @ 7,250 rpm
95 hp @ 7,000 rpm
Torque
116 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
110 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h (estimated)
200 km/h (estimated)
Weight
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
222 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L) — estimated real-world average
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L, estimated real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Bmw R Nine T /5
8.0/10
"A characterful, beautifully built retro that rewards patient used buyers."
Pros
+Massive usable torque everywhere
+Bulletproof build quality overall
+Huge aftermarket customisation options
Cons
−Final drive joints wear prematurely
−Heavy for its engine size
−Bland stock exhaust note
Bmw R 12 Ninet
8.0/10
"A premium, characterful roadster that earns its asking price on weekends."
Pros
+Charismatic boxer engine character
+Premium build quality throughout
+Strong dealer support network
Cons
−Engine heat in traffic brutal
−Limited fuel range annoying
−Stubbornly high used prices
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